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Fish and Chips
Recipe modified from Alton Brown's.
3 potatoes
3 c oil
paprika (2-3 t)
2 c rice flour mix
1 T baking powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
12 oz cold seltzer water
1 1/2 lb fish, such as cod
In a medium sized bowl, mix together the rice flour mix, baking powder, cayenne, 1 t salt and 2 t paprika. Stir in the seltzer, whisk until smooth, and stick in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 250, and put a rack onto a cookie sheet. Cut potatoes into thin strips, then put in some water in a bowl while the oil heats up on the stove. Heat the oil to 350 degrees (or so), dry off the potatoes, and season with salt and pepper and 1 t paprika. Slide them, in batches (we did three) into the oil, and cook 2-3 minutes until lightly golden but still floppy. Remove from the oil and repeat with the rest of the potatoes, waiting a minute or two between batches so the oil can come back to temperature. Once all the potatoes have been fried once, turn up the heat a bit, then put a batch back in the oil. Fry another few minutes, until crispy and browned. Remove back to the rack over the cookie sheet and stick in the oven until the next batch is done. Repeat with all the potatoes until all crispy and delicious, taste for salt, and then stick everything in the oven.
Now for the fish. Keep the oil on the heat. Pat the fish dry with paper towels, then cut into serving size pieces. Dredge each piece in cornstarch, then dip in the batter you prepared earlier. Slide into the hot oil, and fry 3 minutes or so on each side, until nice and golden brown. Stick each piece of finished fish in the oven to keep hot while you fry the rest.
Serve with sauce of your choice, we used cocktail sauce and a spicy mayo we mixed up.


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Dysarthria is a condition that occurs when there are problems with the muscles that help you talk. Most times, dysarthria occurs:
Some simple changes in the way you talk with a person who has dysarthria can make a difference.
The person who has dysarthria and their family may need to learn different ways of communicating. Some of these are:
If you do not understand the patient, do not just agree with them. Ask them to speak again. Tell them what you think they said and ask them to repeat it. Ask the person to say it in a different way. Ask them to slow down so that you can make out their words, if needed.
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Can you imagine how different your marriage would have been had someone laid it on the line and honestly told you what is normal to expect in the bedroom? What a disservice we do to engaged couples when we don't honestly tell them about this central aspect of their marriage. Although we've certainly exploded the taboo around seeing sex portrayed in the media, very few sources speak explicitly and honestly about what average, everyday people are thinking about and doing in the bedroom. What is Normal Like love, romance, and marriage, sex is fraught with misconceptions and assumptions about what is normal. Thanks to Hollywood and mainstream media, most people develop an idea about what sex "should" be like (it would be helpful — possibly life-changing — to strike the word should from the English language — or any language, for that matter). Here's the common list of shoulds: I should always feel hot for my partner. I should always be attracted to my partner. I should always want to have sex with my partner. We should be having sex 2-3 times a week. I should never fantasize about anyone else. We should always know how to please each other. Sex doesn't count unless we both have orgasms. Sex doesn't count unless we have intercourse. Here's the reality: You won't always be hot for your partner. Not only will you not always be attracted to your partner, you may, at times, feel turned off by your partner. Like love and hate, attraction and withdrawal exist on the same continuum. When you soften into withdrawal, you open the doorway to attraction. You and your partner decide what works for you in terms of frequency. If you're both okay with once a month (or less), that's fine. Like marriage, there's no paradigm or model that you have to mold yourselves into. If it works for you, great. If not, you can work on changing it together. People have different levels of libido, and if you and your partner aren't very sexual, that's fine. It's normal to fantasize about other people. It's normal to fantasize about the same sex even if your preference is the opposite sex. This doesn't mean that you're gay or that there's a problem with your sexuality. It's okay to fantasize about the opposite sex even if your preference is the same sex. This doesn't mean you're with the wrong person. It's normal for your mind to drift during sex. It's normal not to enjoy it every time. It's normal to be bored sometimes. It's normal to want it to end sometimes. Sex comes in many difference forms. You can make love without having intercourse. You can make love without having orgasms. We live in a culture that is outcome and achievement oriented which means we only value the end result: orgasm or intercourse. A healthy sex life includes all forms of connecting with your bodies, from kissing to intercourse and everything in between. Many relationships have a high-desire and a low-desire partner. This can be challenging if your partner wants sex 4-5 times a week (or more) and you're happy with 1-2 times a month. Challenging, yes; a deal breaker, no. Like any other difference in a relationship, you can work to find creative and respectful ways to handle differing needs. But it's not a reason to walk away. Original Story
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Sometimes termed electronic marketing and at other times called internet marketing, digital marketing or online marketing, eMarketing — as crafted for you by KKP — is always a good idea.
With it, we'll apply strategic marketing strategies and agile tactics via electronic media and the internet to strengthen your presence in the marketplace. We'll enhance your brand and ultimately grow your business, organization or nonprofit.
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MILFORD, Conn., - Eighteen people, most of them children, were injured at a fair in Connecticut on Sunday when a carnival-style swing ride twirling them through the air in circles broke down, sending riders crashing into each other and tumbling to the ground, police said.
None of the injuries sustained by the 17 youngsters and one adult during the mid-afternoon mishap at the Norwalk Oyster Festival was believed to be serious, and only one individual was hospitalized, Norwalk police said.
The so-called Zumur swing ride, in which patrons sit in open chairs suspended by cables from long metal arms connected to a rotating hub, apparently lost power while the riders were airborne, police said.
With the sudden loss of momentum and centrifugal force, the swinging seats slammed into each other and into the center of the apparatus, spilling some of the children 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) to to the ground, Norwalk Police Chief Tom Kulhawik said.
Some of the fallen riders also were bumped by the drooping seats dragging along the ground before the ride came to a complete halt, and one child was bleeding from a heady injury, Kulhawik said.
According to police accounts, the children's parents were all nearby in the Kid's Cove section of the festival grounds, many watching as the ride malfunctioned. No bystanders were reported to have been hurt.
The three-day festival remained open to the public for the final hours of the event, but all the carnival rides were immediately shut down for an inspection by the state fire marshal's office and state police, authorities said.
Organizers of the annual Oyster Festival, now in its 36th year, say the event draws an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people each year to the waterfront town of Norwalk at the southwestern tip of Connecticut on Long Island Sound, about 40 miles (64 km)from Manhattan.
Aside from saying that the ride appeared to have lost power, police declined to speculate on the precise cause of the malfunction or whether human error might have been a factor.
The Norwalk Seaport Association, which sponsors the festival, said the organization was "cooperating fully with the investigating authorities."
The ride was operated by Stewart Amusement of Trumbull, Connecticut, which posted a brief message on its web site saying a preliminary inquiry into the accident found that the Zumur ride "suffered a mechanical malfunction."
"We are continuing to cooperate with authorities as they investigate into the root cause of the accident," the company said.
Of the 18 people hurt in the accident, five declined medical treatment at the scene while 13 others -- one adult and 12 children -- were taken to area hospitals. Only one patient was admitted. The rest were treated and released, police said.
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It's Official: I'm a Professional Vegan Baker.
That's right, kids. A few of my vegan pastries can now be purchased at The Vegan Spot. Go, please. Not only because I'd love for you all to enjoy some delicious vegan baked goodness, but because the food at The Vegan Spot is delicious. Vegan roast beef. Yumyumyum.


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Dear oh dear, the Epson looks more like a mop bucket than a printer!
Its slab-sided design, muted grey finish and crude-looking buttons are worrying, given that it's the most expensive printer on test.
However, its rugged wipe-clean design means it's the most practical of all for parties and other events where people want instant souvenirs and lots of them.
High quality prints
It incorporates a CD-writer, too, for guests who want digital images rather than prints.
The LCD is a good size, and it's sharp and contrasty, though images took a few moments to render at full resolution.
Our print times were around 43 seconds, which is only four seconds longer than the 39 seconds quoted, and the results are terrific.
Contrast, saturation and perceived sharpness were very high, and the Epson produced the most striking portrait shot of all, though the blue sky in our landscape shot looked a little grey and flat.


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WriteMind Monthly Life Planner Module- Digital Printable Version
The printable version of our Monthly Life Planner Module.
These are regular life-planning calendars (not to be confused with the Wordcount Tracking Calendars included in the Digital WriteMind Planner). The back of the first page contains areas to write the month and date, and the back of the second page is blank. They work well in conjunction with the Weekly Life Planner Module.
This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped. You will need to print the files and assemble the planner yourself using a 3-ring or disc-binding punch, etc. Find suggested products here.
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TEACH Grant
The Federal TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant program makes funding available to students who are committed to teaching in high-need fields or in low-income schools.
Augustana University has designated the following majors as TEACH grant eligible:
- Biology major with Secondary Education
- Chemistry major with Secondary Education
- French major with Secondary Education
- German major with Secondary Education
- Math major with Secondary Education
- Music Education*
- Physics major with Secondary Education
- A Spanish major with Secondary Education
- Special Education **
- English as a New Language Endorsement
- Masters of Education or Master of Education in Special Education
*Teaching commitment must be performed in a state with music listed as a shortage area
**May be paired with Elementary Education; however, teaching commitment must be done in the area of Special Education
The Federal TEACH grant provides grants of up to $4000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families in areas designated as high-need. Any TEACH grant originated after October 1, 2019, will have a 5.9% sequester-required reduction so the maximum grant awarded is $3,764 for full-time enrollment.
Criteria to be eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant:
- Major in one of the areas listed above
- Complete a FAFSA
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test or maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
- Sign a Federal TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve each year the grant is received
- Complete Federal TEACH Grant counseling each year the grant is received
- Must teach for 4 years within 8 years of Graduation or the federal grant is turned into a loan with interest due back to the day the grant was disbursed!
If you have graduated or are no longer planning on teaching you are required to complete EXIT Counseling
Federal TEACH Grant recipients must confirm to the Department of Education within 120 days of completing or otherwise ceasing enrollment in the program that they are employed as a full-time teacher in accordance with the terms of the service agreement, or they are not yet employed as a full-time teacher but intend to meet the terms and conditions. Failure to do this will result in your grant changing to a loan.
If you receive a Federal TEACH Grant but do not complete the required teaching service, you will be required to repay the grants as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, with interest charged from the date of each Federal TEACH Grant disbursement.
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Make Music Together is a 2006 Sesame Street direct-to-video special in the "Sesame Beginnings" series.
Viewers can explore language, rhythm, and sound with their favorite Sesame Street babies. Be there when Elmo's daddy swings and sings with baby Elmo to "Swing Baby Swing!". Shake along as baby Prairie Dawn and her mommy make music and sing to "Shake Baby Shake!" "Make Music Together" is filled with delightful, easy-to-sing songs, and great ways to share the joy of music and dance with your baby throughout the day. The DVD features a special appearance by Wayne Brady and his daughter, Maile.
The DVD came with an exclusive stuffed toy of Baby Cookie Monster when sold at Wal-Mart stores. However all 31,000 units were recalled voluntarily, in partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, when concern arose that the thread attaching a cookie to Baby Cookie Monster's hand could break.[1]
- Produced by: Jocelyn Hassenfeld, Dionne Nosek
- Co-Produced and Directed by: Kevin Clash
- Written by: Christine Ferraro
- Additional Performers: Jen Barnhart, Jim Kroupa, Peter Linz, Carmen Osbahr
- Narration in "Information for Parents" section: Fran Brill
- Music by: Loren Toolajian, Michael Ungar, Jocelyn Hassenfeld
- Lyrics by: Christine Ferraro, Jocelyn Hassenfeld
- Additional Lyrics by: Karen Kuflik, Cathi Rosenberg-Turow
- Sesame Beginnings Theme Song Performed by: Brandy
- Special Muppet Consultant: Kevin Clash
- Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop: Jason Weber, Rollin Krewson, Victoria Ellis, Polly P. Smith, Michelle Hickey, Andrea Detwiler, Heather Asch, Sarah Luraschi, Connie Peterson, Tom Newby, Jane Pien, Jason Seck, David O. Roberts, Stephanie Braun
- Art Director: Lyndon Mosse
- Taped at Kaufman Astoria Studios
- Sesame Beginnings Research Team: Jennifer A. Kotler, Ph.D, Jane S. Park, Evangelean Pope, Autumn Zitani, M.A.


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Most employees are only moderately motivated to save for retirement, according to research released May 30 by Prudential. Although about 90% of employees feel contributing to a retirement plan is important, nearly 60% feel they won't ever be able to save enough for a comfortable retirement.
Prudential's Lifetime Saver Commitment Profile is an index to help employers identify employees' level of motivation and satisfaction with their retirement plan. The index is based on responses from 690 workers who took an online survey last summer. Respondents were between 21 and 64 years old, and all were eligible to participate in their employer's retirement plan. Respondents with a score between 75 and 100 were rated as highly motivated. Those who scored under 49 were rated less motivated.
Two-thirds of respondents scored between 59 and 74 on the index, and just 13% scored as highly motivated. Unsurprisingly, older respondents were more likely to score above 75. Just 7% of respondents between 21 and 29 were considered highly motivated, compared with 18% of those between 51 and 64.
Prudential found that in addition to older workers, the highly motivated group also had a higher proportion of women and was more educated. They also had more investable assets and less debt.
"Our research revealed that the more motivated employees, who include a higher proportion of women, older workers and the well-educated, share a proactive approach to retirement planning and have more savings, while many other employees still need guidance," George Castineiras, senior vice president of Total Retirement Solutions for Prudential, said in a statement. "Employers can assist their less-motivated employees by simplifying retirement workplace plans and offering solutions that are easier to understand and focus on employees' individual needs."
The survey found 40% of respondents in the highly motivated group expected to contribute between $2,500 and $9,999 by the end of 2012, and 36% expected to contribute more than $10,000. They also have more saved in non-employer-sponsored accounts. The report found the median balance in retirement savings accounts in 2012 was $7,500 for highly motivated respondents, compared with $1,750 for moderately and less motivated respondents. The median balance in highly motivated respondents' employer sponsored plans was $62,500, compared with $37,500 for those with lower motivation to save.
Highly motivated employees were more likely to rate their employers' plans well on several key factors. Only 69% of less and moderately motived workers said their employers' plan keeps them focused on retirement savings, compared with 89% of highly motivated workers. Three-quarters of the less motivated groups said their employer plan was critical to their retirement success, compared with 94% of the highly motivated group. Less and moderately motivated employees were also more likely to call their employer sponsored plan intimidating, complicated or risky.
"Plan sponsors are looking for solutions to help inspire their workers to save more for retirement," Castineiras said. "This research shows us that most American workers, regardless of age, are not preparing well for retirement. And more than half, who are eligible to participate in their employer sponsored retirement plans, don't believe they will ever be able to save enough for a comfortable retirement."
To counter those feelings among the lower motivated people, Prudential recommended employers keep workers engaged by making savings behavior "more personally rewarding" by focusing on post-retirement goals like being able to spend more time with significant others or pursue valued interests.
Employers should work to reduce barriers like confusion and intimidation by showing employees personally relevant solutions that focus on what individuals value most in order to motivate them more. Live webcasts can help make saving easier and more accessible.
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|"Is this all real? Or has this been happening inside my head?"
The topic of this article is of a real-life subject that has been mentioned "in-universe" in a canon source. The Harry Potter Wiki is written from the perspective that all information presented in canon is true (e.g., Hogwarts really exists), and, as such, details contained in this article may differ from real world facts.
- "… and take the iodine upstairs to Martha, Billy Stubbs has been picking his scabs and Eric Whalley's oozing all over his sheets — chicken pox on top of everything else."
- —Mrs Cole to one of her helpers at Wool's Orphanage in 1938[src]
Chicken pox is a highly contagious viral infection. It usually starts with skin rash, mainly on the torso and head rather than the extremities, and becomes itchy and raw pockmarks, which mostly heal without scarring.
A subject who has had chicken pox has the virus in a dormant form in the body's nerve tissues, but it can be reactivated in later life in a different form known as shingles (herpes zoster).
In 1938, Billy Stubbs and Eric Whalley developed chicken pox at Wool's Orphanage. Mrs Cole, the matron, told one of her helpers to take the iodine to Martha, so that she could disinfect their pockmarks.[1]
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
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- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 13 (The Secret Riddle)


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حزب الوفد الجديد (Hizb Al-Wafd Al-Jadid) | The New Wafd Party or the Al-Wafd Party a nationalist liberal party in Egypt.
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Canucks 'still have a chance,' but can't get crucial second point in 3-2 OT loss to Avalanche
Tyson Barrie #4 of the Colorado Avalanche shoots the puck past Yannick Weber #6 of the Vancouver Canucks and goalie Eddie Lack #31.
Photograph by: Doug Pensinger , Getty Images
DENVER — There is great climbing here in the Rockies. And even in defeat Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks dug in their toes and fingertips and clung stubbornly to the sheer rock face of the National Hockey League playoff race.
Their 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche, which followed by about two hours the Phoenix Coyotes' 3-2 shootout win against the New Jersey Devils, left the Canucks five points below the Western Conference's final playoff spot with only seven games remaining.
But the Canucks did not, as they could have this week, resign themselves to a long fall into the abyss. Travelling home Thursday night, the Canucks took with them three out of four points earned on consecutive nights on the road against good opponents.
They also carried with them the uplifting thought that six of their final seven games are at home, as well as the fervent belief that they still have a far better chance to make the Stanley Cup tournament than the low, single-digit percentages being spewed out by various websites.
"We still think we have a chance," Canuck winger Zack Kassian said. "Some of you may think we're crazy but, as a group, we think we have a chance still. None of us are going to quit. We're going to play for each other, play hard for each other and compete. That's all we really can do at this point.
"We're going to fight to the end. We believe – the 22 guys and management and coaching staff – that we still have a chance."
Thursday's performance against an explosively-fast, dynamic, young Avalanche team was probably even more impressive for the Canucks than their 5-2 win the previous night against the Minnesota Wild.
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With oxygen thinned by the mile-high altitude here, the Canucks managed to tie the game late in the second period, then largely outplayed the Avalanche in the third.
But Colorado forward Matt Duchene, who looks like he'll be a superstar in this league, darted and whirled around the Canucks to set up Victoria defenceman Tyson Barrie's game-winning, top-corner redirection 55 seconds into overtime.
The Canucks did what they had to, keeping themselves in the race and bringing their fight to home ice, where they begin a five-game stretch against formidable opponents Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks.
"I really like how the team has just taken each day that comes their way – each day at practice, each game that comes," Canuck coach John Tortorella said. "I thought we played so much better tonight than we did last night. We're still in it. We'll take a day off (Friday) and get ready for our next one.
"No bad news from me here. We'd like to get the two, but that's a huge point for us."
There actually was some bad news, as important defenceman Kevin Bieksa, whose leadership and urgency has been evident the last two weeks, was able to play only a couple of third-period shifts after hurting his right leg or ankle trying to avoid a hit by Gabriel Landeskog.
Tortorella gave no indication of Bieksa's status except to say the assistant captain will be assessed today in Vancouver.
The Canucks are already without captain Henrik Sedin (knee), second-line forward Mike Santorelli (shoulder) and top-four defenceman Chris Tanev (hand).
Some of those who are playing are doing so at their highest level this season.
Kassian scored again Thursday, giving him six points in three games. Yannick Weber, elevated by the injury to Tanev, scored a power-play goal for the Canucks on an accidental setup by rookie Nicklas Jensen.
Defenceman Alex Edler had a strong game Thursday and checking centre Brad Richardson was outstanding on the road trip. Winger David Booth has four points in the last three games after managing only a single point in the previous 18. Shawn Matthias continues to play well and rookie goalie Eddie Lack appears to have rediscovered his form after wobbling initially after the March 4 trade of starting goalie Roberto Luongo.
If or when the Canucks are eliminated from the playoffs for the first time since 2008, it won't be because they gave up at the end of the season. If they miss, it will be because they blew so many leads and points during the winter, particularly near the start of their troubles in late December and early January when they surrendered a handful of late leads and lost.
"You get upset about the way we lost five or six games earlier on," Canuck Daniel Sedin said before Thursday's game. "We had the lead late in the third and they come back and we lose in overtime. That was five or six points. We were in a good spot (in the standings), but I remember thinking that that was going to cost us. That hurt us."
They lost their good spot by going 5-16-4 during a 10-week winter collapse. But the Canucks are 6-3-1 in their last 10, still hanging on, still trying to climb.
"Every point counts, right?" centre Ryan Kesler said. "Three out of four points is a good trip. Would we have liked to win tonight? Yeah. Playing at home is always better than playing on the road. Our fans are going to get behind us and help push us along."
ICE CHIPS – Duchene and Landeskog had the other Avalanche goals. Vancouver was 1-for-5 on the power play, Colorado 0-for-3.
The Canucks couldn't quite match the Avalanche's speed, but displayed lots of heart in earning a point in a 3-2 overtime loss – at altitude on the second night of back-to-back games. Matt Duchene, the best player on either team, set up Tyson Barrie for the winner 55 seconds into OT. Yannick Weber and Zack Kassian scored for the Canucks, who took three out of four points in Denver and Minnesota.
With the Phoenix Coyotes winning 3-2 in a road shootout against the New Jersey Devils, the Canucks are five points out of the final playoff spot in the National Hockey League's Western Conference. Phoenix has eight games left, Vancouver only seven. But six of the Canucks' remaining games are at home, albeit against some formidable opponents, starting Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks.
Key Canuck defenceman Kevin Bieksa appeared to sustain an injury to his right leg or ankle while trying to jump out of the way of Gabriel Landeskog's check along the boards in the second period. Bieksa played only two shifts in the third period, but stayed on the bench. Vancouver coach John Tortorella said Bieksa was too sore to be properly evaluated, and will be assessed today.
Canuck heavyweight Tom Sestito passed the 200 penalty-minute threshold the hard way, losing a first-period fight in which Avalanche Patrick Bordeleau landed a huge punch on the button. Sestito is the first Canuck over 200 minutes since Donald Brashear in 1998-99. With an NHL-leading 201 minutes, Sestito may also become the first Canuck since Brashear to be the league's most penalized player.


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Some Notes on Jeffrey Bland and Metagenics
Stephen Barrett, M.D.
Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, has been one of the health-food industry's most prolific interpreters of nutrition-related scientific developments. His interpretations consistently favor the use of supplements. A former chemistry professor, he has appeared frequently at trade shows [1], written and edited publications, produced audio and video tapes, and conducted seminars for health professionals. He has also been a research associate at the Linus Pauling Institute of Medicine and has directed its nutrient analysis laboratory.
In 1991, the FTC charged that Bland and two of his corporations (HealthComm and Nu-Day Enterprises) had falsely claimed that their diet program could cause weight loss by changing consumers' metabolism and cause them to lose weight without exercising so that fat is lost as body heat instead of being stored. The Nu-Day Diet Program, which cost about $30 per week, included instructional materials, a meal-replacement formula, and a fiber-containing formula said to be a "natural appetite suppressant." The Nu-Day program was promoted with a 30-minute television program entitled "The Perfect Diet," which offered "amazing true stories of people like yourself losing 20, 30, 50 pounds or more, safely, quickly and naturally." Although the television program appeared to be an independent consumer news show that used interviews to report on its discovery of the Nu-Day Diet, it was actually a paid ad. The program identified Bland as "one of the nation's leading nutritional biochemists." The case was settled with a consent agreement in which Bland agreed to pay $30,000 for redress and to refrain from making the claims that had been challenged. The consent order also requires future programs of 15 minutes or longer to display messages identifying them as paid ads for the products offered [2].
In 1995, the FTC charged Bland and his companies with violating the consent order by making unsubstantiated weight-loss claims for several products. In addition, their UltraClear dietary program had been falsely claimed to reduce the incidence and severity of symptoms associated with gastrointestinal problems, inflammatory or immunologic problems, fatigue, food allergies, mercury exposure, kidney disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis. The settlement agreement included a $45,000 civil penalty [3].
In 1996, Natural Foods Merchandiser reported that HealthComm had acquired a minority interest in Keats Publishing of New Canaan, Connecticut, and that Bland had joined its board of directors. Keats has probably been America's most prolific publisher of questionable information about health, nutrition, and "alternative" health methods. Established in 1971, it has issued more than 400 books, of which over 200 are still in print. It has also published more than 100 "Good Health Guides," most of which promote the types of products sold through health-food stores. In 1999, HealthComm sold its interest in Keats publishing to the Chicago Sun-Times [4].
In 1993, Bland founded the Institute for Functional Medicine, a HealthComm division that oversaw the company's web site, develops educational products, and sponsors an annual International Symposium on Functional Medicine. In 1997, he invited practitioners to join him on the Functional Medicine Section of CompuServe's Natural Medicine Forum, which HealthComm co-sponsored. Brochures accompanying the invitation stated that the company's UltraClear Plus "provides nutritional support for pathological or imbalanced detoxifiers and may be suitable for patients with" chronic fatigue syndrome; chemical and environmental sensitivity; alcohol and chemical dependency; food allergy; "management of endo- and exotoxicity"; and arthralgia and myalgia. The UltraBalance Web site has carried similar claims that I consider improper.
In 1999, Healthshop.com, a company that sold supplements, herbs, and homeopathic remedies, stated:
Our experts have designed a survey to get to the heart of your health issues. Your answers will help us create a health and nutritional program tailored to your unique needs. In five easy steps and five minutes, you'll be reading detailed, scientifically accurate and doctor-designed recommendations for your health conditions. . . .
Healthshop.com has partnered with HealthComm International, Inc, to bring you the most accurate and informative health program available. HealthComm's CEO is Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, a biochemist specializing in nutritional and preventive medicine. His staff includes medical doctors, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, a doctor of chiropractic medicine, a registered nurse, biochemists and registered dietitians. that it had "partnered with HealthComm International, Inc, to bring you the most accurate and informative health program available." [5]
In 1999, Bland was also listed as a member of Healthshop.com'smedical advisory board. The site included a search box for finding products for many conditions and a "personalized health planner" section which stated: "Your answers will help us create a health and nutritional program tailored to your unique needs. Five easy steps in five minutes and you'll be reading detailed, scientifically accurate, doctor-designed recommendations for you." The process is programmed to recommend products for everyone. When the survey was completed, the results advised which "key nutrients" were supposedly needed and which lifestyle, dietary and nutritional recommendations "can improve your health and happiness." When I completed the survey using my own situation, my supplement checklist contained 27 "key nutrients," none of which I needed. I was also given lifestyle recommendations that were not relevant to my needs. When I completed the survey as a 25- to 35-year-old woman with no health concerns and a maximally healthful diet and lifestyle, I was advised to take 30 (unnecessary) nutrients! Metagenics' corporate counsel has informed me that Bland terminated his association with Healthshop.com in 1999 [4]. However, Bland's name appeared on the personalized health planner's page throughout most of 2000.
In 2000, HealthComm and Metagenics, Inc., announced that they had merged and that their combined company would have an annual revenue of $66 million. Under their agreement: (a) Metagenics headquarters would remain in San Clemente and handle marketing sales and customer support; (b) HealthComm would remain in Gig Harbor where it would focus on clinical research, product development, educational services, and manufacturing; and (c) Bland will hold the title of president and chief science officer for Metagenics [6].
Metagenics (doing business as Ethical Nutrients) has also faced regulatory action. In 1997, it settled FTC charges with a consent agreement prohibits the company from making unsubstantiated claims for calcium products [7].
In October 2003, the FDA ordered Metagenics to stop making claims that certain HealthComm products are "medical foods" that are effective against various medical conditions. The letter stated:
Your products UltraClear®, UltraMeal®, UltraInflamX, and UltraGlycemX are not medical foods because the diseases and conditions described in the product labels do not have distinct nutritional requirements and because the products do not have any unique impact on the dietary management of those diseases and conditions beyond that which could be achieved by modification of the normal diet alone.
Because UltraClear, UltraMeal, UltraInflamX, and UltraGlycemX do not meet the definition of a medical food, they are not subject to the exemption from nutrition labeling afforded medical foods. Therefore, your products are misbranded . . . because the labels do not bear nutrition labeling in the appropriate format. . . . . In addition, your products bear label claims suggesting that they are useful in the treatment of various diseases. These claims include:
- UltraClear' is formulated to nutritionally support overall liver detoxification activity and the removal of potentially harmful toxins associated with health conditions such as food allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, . . . and migraine headaches.
- "UltraMeal is . . .designed to nutritionally support the management of conditions associated with altered body composition, including . . . hypertension . . . ."
- "UltraInflamX NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR INFLAMMATION" and "UltraInflamX is designed to nutritionally support patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and eczema, as well as other conditions associated with excessive inflammation."
- "Designed to provide nutritional support for those with insulin resistance, or type 2 diabetes, UItraGIycemX promotes a healthy insulin and glucose response."
The presence of the above referenced claims indicates that the products are intended to treat, cure, or mitigate diseases. Such claims are evidence that the products are intended for use as drugs within the meaning of Section 201(g)(1)(B) of the [Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic] Act. The products are new drugs under section 201(p) of the Act because there is no evidence that these products are generally recognized as safe and effective for their intended uses [8].
The letter advised Metagenics to tell the FDA within 15 days what steps it planned to take to correct the situation. When I checked in December 2, 2003, however, claims to which the FDA objected remained in the company's online catalog [9]. The 2003 description for UltraClear, for example, stated:
UltraClear is a naturally pure, patented medical food designed for patients suffering from symptoms and conditions associated with toxicity such as:
I know of no scientific evidence that the conditions named above are caused by "toxicity" that UltraClear can fix.
"Detoxification" has also been promoted through seminars presented by Bland's Institute for Functional Medicine. A brochure for a 2006 seminar even claimed that "no patient is free of the need for effective detoxification." [10]
In 2013, the FDA sent Metagenics another regulatory letter ordering it to stop making medical claims for UltraClear®, UltraClear® Plus, UltraClear® Plus pH, UltraClear RENEW™, GI Sustain, UltraMeal® Plus, UltraMeal® Plus 360, UltraInflamX®, UltraInflamX® Plus 360, UltraGlycemX®, GlycemX™ 360, Ultracare for Kids®, BariatrX Essentials Bariatric Meal, and ArginCor [11].
Both Bland and Metagenics maintain strong ties to the naturopathic community, A 2003 news release stated that Bland co-founded the largest naturopathy school (Bastyr University) and that Metagenics contributed $100,000 in 2003 alone to support the California Association of Naturopathic Physicians' successful drive for a naturopathic licensing law [12].
- Fanning O. Training" for health food retailers. Nutrition Forum 3:33-38, 1986.
- FTC charges diet company's "infomercials" contained false and unsubstantiated claims about its diet program; Consent agreement settles charges. FTC News Release, Oct 30, 1991.
- Defendants in a previous FTC lawsuit agree to pay $45,000 civil penalty to settle charges. FTC News Release, Jan 19, 1995.
- Khalsa Gs (Metagenics corporate counsel). Letter to Dr. Stephen Barrett, April 13, 2004.
- Create a personal health program tailored to your unique needs. Healthshop.com Web site, archived March 1, 2000.
- Metagenics and HealthComm International announce merger. Metagenics news release, July 10, 2000.
- Metagenics and FTC settle deceptive advertising charges. FTC news release, April 22, 1997.
- Cruse AE. Warning letter to Jeffrey J. Katke, Oct 1, 2003.
- Online catalog—medical foods. Metagenics Web site, accessed Dec 2, 2003 and April 19, 2004. On January 14, 2007, I noted that migraine and alcohol/chemical dependency were no longer mentioned. Later in 2007, the entire list was removed except for chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Brochure for the 13th International Symposium on Functional Medicine: "Managing biotransformation: The metabolic, genomic, and detoxification balance points." Scheduled for April 19-22, 2006, Tampa, Florida.
- Corcoran CM. Warning letter to John P. Troup, Ph.D ., Aug 13, 2013.
- Metagenics helps lead the charge towards naturopathic doctor licensing, Metagenics news release, Oct 8, 2003.
This article was revised on September 11, 2013.


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Big news for castle videogame lovers from the company that brought you Medieval: Total War 1-2 and Rome: Total War: SEGA has released the trailer for Shogun 2: Total War! (applause) It is the sequel to the first Total War game. I have Empire:Total War, and I have invested about five hundred hours in it. If this is half as good, this is gonna be awesome!
So, what do you think?
Here's the link: http://www.totalwar.com/shogun2/


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Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Herbs
Adapted from Martha Stewart Every Day Food
- 4 bell peppers (any color), cut in half, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Coarse salt
- Ground black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
- Before beginning preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- On a baking sheet place the 4 bell peppers, cut side up and lightly sprinkle them with olive oil.
- Place the garlic among peppers evenly.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in oven until pepper's flesh is tender and the skin is blistered in spots, (about 35 mins).
- Plave peppers on a platter and top with a small handful of the fresh basil.
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Have you ever noticed those inviting orange buttons on some web pages, or spotted the odd link pitching an "RSS feed"? If you've ever clicked one out of curiosity, and then scratched your head at the unformatted gobbledygook in your web browser, you've seen an RSS file.
What is it really for, anyway?
Two things: RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and Atom are two specialized formats that create what's commonly called a news feed, or just feed. A feed is an easy way for sites to share headlines and stories so that you can read them without having to visit two dozen different web pages everyday.
In other words, web builders use feeds to dish out fresh news and content from their websites and web surfers can use feed applications to collect custom-tailored selections of their favorite websites to be read at their leisure.
What we'll cover
Because there are several different formats — RSS and Atom are the main ones — we'll simple refer to them as feeds.
The idea of feeds — pushing out your content to users, rather than forcing them to visit your site — gained traction among developers years ago, in part because they're really easy to code and even simpler to share.
This brief how-to will get you started on the road to feed consuming nirvana and we'll also take a quick look at creating your own no-frills RSS feed – one you can build for your site in just a few minutes.
Consuming feeds
Feed reading apps bring a wide selection of bespoke news to your desktop without requiring you to wade through links and bookmarks. Generally free of layout code, heavy graphics, and advertising, RSS feeds download quickly. Plus, RSS uses simple code, so it's available no matter what kind of device you're using. For example, I often lack access to telephone lines when I'm on the road, so I use my Bluetooth cellular modem and NetNewsWire to keep in touch with my favorite sites.
Most modern web browsers offer a built in feed reader with varying features. Although browser-based feed readers may not be the most sophisticated way to read your favorite sites' feeds, they make a simple place to start.
When you click on one of those lovely little orange icons in Firefox, Safari, Opera or IE7 you'll likely find yourself starring at a somewhat raw looking page that shows all the headlines, publication dates and short summaries of stories that the site has recently published.
That, in a nutshell, is your feed. If you add this feed to your browser's feed section (often referred to as "live bookmarks" you can return tomorrow and find any updates from the site waiting for you.
That's all well and good, but there's a lot more you can do with feeds. Once you start to see the brilliance of reading the news through feeds, you'll likely want a more sophisticated means of organizing and reading your feeds.
There are a number of desktop clients available of all the major platforms and most of them are free. Popular apps include NetNewsWire (Mac), FeedDemon (Windows) and Straw (Linux). If you don't want a dedicated feed reader, many e-mail clients also offer support for new feeds.
Then there's the ever-popular web-based solutions like Google Reader, Bloglines, Netvibes and countless others. The web-based options often have nice sharing features, like Google Reader which allows you to share items from your news feed with others in a new news feed — feeds within feeds within feeds.
Publishing feeds
From a publishers standpoint feeds sound like a nightmare since they let consumers see your content without visiting your site. That means they get all the good stuff, but you don't get any page views and advertising hits.
Such thinking fails to see the whole picture though. Compared to the richness of a website, feeds offer little more than text. Feeds offer your users a way to focus on what matters to them, ignoring what doesn't. At the same time, when your readers do find something they like, we can almost guarantee they'll click through to your site. Many of them will want to bookmark the page, which requires a visit to your site and if your content is compelling enough they may even link to what you wrote from their own sites.
Offering RSS or Atom feeds will increase your traffic because it gets your content out in the larger world where more people can find it. Feeds are good for traffic and don't let anyone convince you otherwise.
You don't need to be the AP Newswire or an online Samuel Pepys to get good use out of RSS. RSS can spread the word about a band's tour dates, corporate league sports schedules, civic functions, snow reports, real estate listings, university lectures, software updates, et cetera. If you semi-regularly update content on your website, building an RSS feed gives you another worthwhile way of delivering your content to your readers.
Feeds, particularly Atom feeds, though RSS will work as well, can also serve as kind of primitive API that allows your industrious readers to grab your data and do interesting things with it. Perhaps you have a byline that includes where you published from, users can pull out that data, run it through something like Yahoo Pipes and create a mashup that displays your posts on a map.
Obviously a feed is not a substitute for a full-fledged API, but you may be surprised what some of your more creative readers/programmers are able to do with your feeds.
Producing your own RSS and Atom feeds
Most of today's more popular publishing systems — WordPress, Movable Type, Blogger, LiveJournal, etc. — have built in ways to generate RSS or Atom feeds. All you need to do is add a link on your pages.
More sophisticated options, like a feed for an entry's comments (so people can follow your discussion from afar) will require a plugin or some custom hacking.
If you're using your custom built site you may need to write your own RSS or Atom feeds.
But don't worry, RSS is pretty simple to handle and, while Atom is a little more complex, it isn't too hard either.
The history of RSS is convulted and somewhat boring, here's the ten second summary: There are 3 revisions/version of RSS with slightly different features in each. RSS has, at various points stood for Rich Site Summary (RSS 0.91), RDF Site Summary (RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90) and Really Simple Syndication (RSS 2.0).
Of these RSS .91 is probably the most widely supported format, though RSS 2.0 is quickly becoming the standard. For simplicity and forward-compatibility we'll stick with RSS 2.0.
Inside a typical feed
Here's a sample version of an RSS 2.0 feed taken from my Flickr feed (I cut out a few things, but otherwise it's the same for any Flickr user):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:flickr="http://flickr.com/services/feeds/"> <channel> <title>Uploads from luxagraf</title> <link>http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxagraf/</link> <description></description> <pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 17:03:32 -0800</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 17:03:32 -0800</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://www.flickr.com/</generator> <image> <url>http://firstname.lastname@example.com?1181220289#85322932@N00</url> <title>Uploads from luxagraf</title> <link>http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxagraf/</link> </image> <item> <title>texture 1</title> <link>http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxagraf/2457443509/</link> <description>
luxagraf posted a photo:

 </description> <pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 17:03:32 -0800</pubDate> </item> </channel> </rss>
What do you see? Some funny-looking tags, perhaps, but it's a lot like HTML and XML, isn't it? Since RSS is an application of XML, RSS feeds must be built as well-formed XML — so when you open a tag, remember to close and nest it properly. Sloppy code won't work here.
The XML rigmarole likewise requires the first two lines, first defining the XML version. If you don't know what that means, no worries. Just cut and paste those opening lines, they're the same for every 2.0 feed.
Next are a few lines specify the RSS version and providing links
Then you'll notice the
channel tag. An RSS channel is the container for each of the items you're going to publish. The channel metadata then consists of general information about your site, or metadata. Roughly akin to the
 of an HTML file, this portion of the feed stays the same as updates are added. Here's where you can start replacing tidbits to tailor it to your site.
Here's tag-by-tag commentary:
<RSS>: This opening tag includes a mandatory version attribute. Note that the
</rss> tag also concludes our feed.
<channel>: The channel is the fundamental container for all RSS data – there's only one channel in a feed. Note that the channel tag gets closed near the very end of the feed, too.
<title>: Hey, the title! This is most likely going to be the same title as your homepage.
<link>: The URL for the webpage that corresponds to the RSS feed. (Most likely, this is your homepage's URL.)
<description>: A brief description of what's in this feed, or the purpose of your site.
<pubDate> and <lastBuildDate>: PubDate refers to the publication date for the content in the channel. For example, if you publish on a daily basis, just update this date once every 24 hours. LastBuildDate refers to the last time the content of the channel changed. In other words whenever you add new content to your feed, update this timestamp. And keep in mind that all date-times in RSS conform to the Date and Time Specification of RFC 822.
<generator> and <image>: Generator just refers to who or what created the file and image is a (totally optional) tag to specify an image that goes with the feed (in Flickr's case it's your user image).
Now, onto the
<item>s – the dynamic headlines, links, and content you'll be syndicating. When you update your site and add new stories, new items are added to the RSS feed. Each
<item> represents a separate story or content update. Up to 15 items can be included in RSS 0.91.
<item>: This wrapper tag is required around every item
<link>: The permantent URL of an item.
<description>: A synopsis or excerpt of the item, although you're free to publish the entirety of the item here, as is many peoples' practice.
<pubDate>: The date for the individual item.
Two pieces of advice to heed while creating your
<description>: Firstly, put in the extra effort to create a well-written, easy-to-read description. In the text-centric world of RSS, you can't expect an audience to click through to your site if your "teaser" excerpt has little appeal or sense to it. Secondly, if there is HTML code in your description, XML parsers throw a fit unless certain HTML symbols (like the ampersand) are escaped out. Either keep HTML out of your description altogether, or encode it via CDATA, like so:
I would <![CDATA[really]]> rather have just dropped the bold tag.
And that's it. Done!
Next, let's validate and automate.
Validating feeds
To ensure your feed is properly formatted, run it against an RSS validator. The validator provided by Feed Validator is a good place to start.
Our example on the previous page is a bare-bones RSS feed. There are plenty of other, optional tags you can include if you wish. You can specifying things like language, copyright and more. Be sure to real the official specification for RSS 2.0 to get the full details.
Of course, the RSS file you've created needs to be updated each and every time you add content your site. To avoid the dull and error-prone task of updating RSS feeds manually, most web builders use automated tools to update their RSS.
There are resources on the web which hand out free scripts and tools that you can use to spice up your RSS. webreference offers a web-based form that helps automate the RSS-building process. webdevtips.com has a nice web form, too. Additionally, a number of simpler server-side scripts to create RSS are available in PHP or another language of your choice.
Now that your RSS feed is all dressed-up, let's announce its availability to the world. Debutante ball, anyone?
Publicize your feed
After uploading your RSS file to your server, you'll still need to inform people of its existence. When you create a new feed, running through these few steps will debut your feed in style:
- Advertise to web surfers! Put an XML button or text link on your page, linking to the RSS file. This [XML] button is the widely-recognized graphic for RSS feeds, though variants and remixed designs are generally just as recognizable. Go ahead, right-click, Save as…
- There is also a site fully dedicated to standard Newsfeed icons (highly recommended):
- Advertise to the machines! Most RSS applications (and some search spiders) will automatically determine your feeds' location when you put the following code in the  section of your homepage: <link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="url/to/rss/file" />
- Get listed by the major feed directories! Syndic8.com and News Is Free are two of the biggest collections of RSS feeds. Before advertising yourself to these sites, though, run a final test against an RSS validator. While web browsers will render many poorly-coded web pages, RSS parsers can be less forgiving, and require a well-formed XML file to work with.
Of course, there's always more to discover, if you are so inclined. Solid RSS tutorials have been written by Mark Nottingham, Fagan Finder, and Danny Sullivan. We'd be remiss not mentioning webReference.com's large RSS library, and the surprise entry from the State of Utah which provides a great introduction to the subject. Lastly, of course, there's a definitive dead-tree resource from O'Reilly press, covering RSS in depth, not to mention a special RSS DevCenter site.
Happy feeding!
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Gilford is a town in Belknap county, New Hampshire. It was formed in 1812 and has gone by the following other name/s: Gunstock Parish. Its parent county/ies is/are Strafford. For more information, contact the county at 47 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford 03246. On the attached map, Gilford is shown as 6 in Belknap.
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THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- The cost of treating colorectal cancer can vary by tens of thousands of dollars per patient.
To reach that conclusion, researchers compared the eight most commonly prescribed therapeutic regimens used to treat more than 400 patients at 115 ambulatory care centers across the United States.
The regimens, which included supportive agents often required to ease treatment-related side effects such as nausea, ranged from the older chemotherapy cocktail 5-FU/LV (5-fluoroucil and leucovorin calcium) to newer therapies that include bevacizumab (brand name Avastin), which choke off a tumor's blood supply.
"The total cost of chemotherapy to treat colorectal cancer may differ by as much as $36,999 per patient, depending on the regimen," study senior investigator Dr. Gary Lyman, an oncologist and health outcomes researcher at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, said in a Duke news release. "We know that some therapies are more promising and effective, in general, than others, and cost variation raises many questions about what kind of care patients are receiving and whether this economic burden is matched by significant clinical advancements, especially with regard to quality of life."
The study was published in the November issue of the American Journal of Managed Care.
Each year in the United States, almost 150,000 cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed, and about 56,000 people die of the disease. Colorectal cancer is the third most common kind of cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death, the researchers said.
"The cost of treating colorectal cancer has skyrocketed. We have seen similar trends in terms of rapidly rising costs of drug development in breast cancer and other malignancies, but nowhere has this been more striking than in the management of colorectal cancer," Lyman said.
Life-extending therapies introduced over the past several years can almost double survival time in some cases and have led to a 340 percent increase in chemotherapy costs for colorectal cancer treatment, the study found.
"For many of these colorectal cancer patients, depending on how advanced their disease is, we may be talking about buying a few months. And these rapidly increasing costs have raised ethical questions about whether such sums of money should be dedicated to treatments that may modestly prolong life but not offer increased cure rate," Lyman said.
He added that the study findings suggest new strategies may be necessary to limit the economic impact of newer colorectal cancer therapies, such as easing restrictions on the federal government's ability to negotiate drug prices and asking drug makers to reassess their pricing policies.
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After more than a year of silence following his May 2010 arrest in connection with WikiLeaks, Bradley Manning has come out swinging. The 23-year-old Army private faces a litany of charges, including aiding the enemy, a capital offense.
What might have been a rote pretrial hearing to determine what charges the government will pursue against Private Manning turned contentious Friday, as Manning's attorney opened with a vigorous denunciation of what he called bias on the part of the presiding judge. Manning's defense called for the judge to recuse, a request he denied. The defense team filed an appeal with the Army Court of Criminal Appeals. The hearing will continue as scheduled pending a decision on the appeal.
At the outset of the day, the lead defense lawyer, David Coombs, called on the government-appointed judge, Lt. Col. Paul Almanza, to recuse. Almanza is a civilian Army reservist and an employee of the Department of Justice, which is involved in an investigation into WikiLeaks. Among Coombs's objections was Almanza's decision to prohibit the defense from examining the majority of the witnesses it requested. Of 48 witnesses Coombs asked to question, Almanza chose to allow only 12, 10 of whom were the same 10 requested by the prosecution. The decision, Coombs argued, effectively eliminated his client's ability to mount a defense. The prosecution was mostly quiet through the proceedings, adding briefly that they had faith in the presiding officer's impartiality.
At issue are two very different visions of what, exactly, Manning's case is about. While the state would prefer to address a narrow set of issues, the defense intends, if it is allowed, to open a discussion with far more significant implications.
"This case rises and falls on whether or not information was properly classified, whether or not it causes harm," Coombs said. "Let's get these witnesses up here to discuss, 'Why is this information classified?'" Manning sat calmly at the defense table with his hands clasped, wearing a camouflage Army uniform and thick-framed black eyeglasses, while Coombs launched into a spirited oratory. "Where is the damage? Where is the harm?" he asked. "That's what the defense wanted to get out today and in this hearing, and yet you ruled no, we're not going to hear that."
Coombs questioned wholesale the impartiality of the hearing, accusing the judge at times of doing the prosecution's job for them. "Many wonder why are we here a year and a half later. Why has it taken so long?" Coombs asked rhetorically. "Because the government has asked for delay after delay after delay, and the government has granted it again and again and again." The requests for delay, Coombs said, were due to the need to get clearances to discuss classified information, much of which is, after WikiLeaks' releases, widely available on the Internet.
Early in the afternoon, the judge announced that a motion had been filed by a third party requesting "extraordinary relief for access to the proceedings." It had been filed by an attorney for Julian Assange. "As counsel for WikiLeaks and Julian Assange," wrote the WikiLeaks chief's lawyer, "we must be given access to these proceedings. The lack of transparency that has been a hallmark of the military's prosecution of Private Manning to date also serves to obscure his abusive conditions of confinement." The court made no comment on the motion.
Protesters gathered outside and a small number of supporters were allowed into the courtroom. According to an Army spokesman, an additional viewing gallery with space for 100, similar to that on offer for journalists, was made available to the public but only 30 took advantage of the offer. Throughout the proceedings, Manning sat quietly at the defense table, occasionally shifting to push his glasses back up the bridge of his nose, to speak to one of his attorneys, or to take notes. At the day's end, as spectators filed out of the courtroom, one shouted, "Bradley Manning, you're a hero!" Manning remained stoic.


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This is a long post, but it is morally important for all of us. I probably need an expert answer on this one.
I own a R61 laptop with Nvidia graphic card which failed and now I have to replace the motherboard.
I know that If I put in a new R61 motherboard the problem is not solved but rather delayed because it will reappear at some point in the future (aprox.. 4 years). The faulty Nvidia GPU will fail again due to the same generic factory fault.
My most recent idea is that I would be better off with replacing R61 motherboard with R61i motherboard. The R61i model uses Intel graphic card which doesn't have a problem. Is it possible to fit R61i motherboard into the R61 chassis?
My model has a 15,4 inch monitor with native resolution 1680x1050. Can Intel graphic card satisfy the requirement?
Currently I fight a battle to get a free (out of warranty) motherboard replacement due to a generic factory fault now disclosed by Nvidia itself for the GPU which my motherboard contains. Lenovo still says that the number of cases for R61 model is too low for them to do anything about it, even while the T61 model with the same problem is valid for motherboard replacement.
After 4 years of use these GPUs are beginning to fail. One can find user reports all over the internet. Even this forum has a growing number of posts regarding the same problem. The timing probably depends on the amount of use of the laptop. Please consider the fact that this generic problem in the R61 laptops is not limited only to Lenovo products but to other manufacturer products which have integrated the same Nvidia Quadro NVS 140M graphic card (Apple, HP, Compaq,...). The truth is out now and this issue should be seriously considered.
A mighty corporation like Lenovo should do more to keep their end users happy. After all... The lost money will be returned back from original GPU manufacturer after a couple of lawsuits anyway. I do not know why this is such a problem. Probably the number of failed GPUs will rapidly increase in a very near future. Time is Lenovo's ally for now, because as this system gets older many R61 users will probably buy a new laptop anyway but it is not very likely that they will buy another Lenovo product.
The service technician tells me that the price for a now motherboard in Europe is an outrageous 400+ EURO which is near $530 (service costs not included). How is it possible that it costs almost as much as a new laptop. Is this a practical joke or just a customer deterrent.
I will demand answers and I will press Lenovo to do the right thing this is a clear moral obligation. I am strongly provoked by any kind of ignorance and will not rest until this case is resolved.
Thanx in advance for any useful answers.
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I totally agree with you.I got my motherboard replaced a year ago in warranty and now I am facing same problems again.
Infact by your post only,I came to know this is a factory fault and lenovo has a moral obligation towards its customers.
Motherboard replacement cost is just ridiculously high and there is no use in getting it replaced if this is a recurring problem.
In 3.5 years of my lenovo experience,I have got replaced almost every part of it.Till now it was in 3 year warranty due to which I did not realise the bad quality.
I will also press lenovo to do the right thing and keep on updating me about your efforts.
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Who did you contact about getting a replacement MBO? I have an out of warranty R61 with a faulty nVidia GPU. A replacement motherboard costs about $700 in Croatia which is ridiculous. I'd also like to contact Lenovo and ask for a replacement motherboard.
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I called Lenovo representative in Slovenia. He told me that he will call me back on it, but it has been 3 weeks now and there I haven't received any call so far. He also said that he will contact the service where my laptop was diagnosed and is just sitting there for a month now.
Is any Lenovo person here on the forums or are we getting ignored here too?
Bit Torrent
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Hello mate,
Switching motherboard beetween the R61 and R61i is normally possible, Check the part number there : http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/42x3749_02.pdf
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Hi Yerb,
how is your battle for the motherboard replacement? last year i had the same issue with the nvidia gpu, it worked only 2,5 years (!!!) while i've been working for half a year to get one of the latest ibms (i was student).... as far as i understood the replacement program for T61 experiencing the same gpu problem was extended untill 31 of March 2011... but no such prog was started for R61 with the same gpu...
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Yes I agree with everything said,
My R61 (8918-5QG) died yesterday with the ugly one long,two short beep problem after 3 years and almost six months.
You are 100 % correct when you say (see bold)
wrote: A mighty corporation like Lenovo should do more to keep their end users happy. After all... The lost money will be returned back from original GPU manufacturer after a couple of lawsuits anyway. I do not know why this is such a problem. Probably the number of failed GPUs will rapidly increase in a very near future. Time is Lenovo's ally for now, because as this system gets older many R61 users will probably buy a new laptop anyway but it is not very likely that they will buy another Lenovo product.
I was in a process of searching for a suitable replacement even before the laptop died but I was primary looking at Thinkpads...Now because of this I'm not so sure anymore.
Almost all my laptops (3) had discrete graphics and all (3) and I mean all of them died from some problem with the GPU and now I'm adding R61 to that list. I'm beginning to wonder is discrete graphics a way to go for my next laptop.
And I would also like to add my outrage for the asked service and parts prices.
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7743-CTO-B1-06 [ThinkPad R61, Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz/3 MB, FSB 800 MHz]
Hello all,
I had purchased the above R61 with the Nvidia chipset as well about a year ago. The laptop started freezing, shutting off sometimes and displaying lines through the screen and making some weird noises as well at times. After reloading different OS's and every different display adapter with no luck im sure the board has to be replaced.
My question would be, can this be replaced with an intel chipset does anyone think as I can't see myself purchasing the same garbage nvidia chipset for this laptop:
FRU: 42W7733-06 System board assembly, Int 940GML with wireless LAN (15.0-in.) OA2 for ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, R61i
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Finding the perfect mango at the grocery is an art, but one that is far easier to master this time of year. Here in Asheville, Florida Mangoes are in season from May to September and you can find a few different varieties. We see everything from the yellow Champagne mangoes that are more elongated and creamy to the large fat rounded Kent and the sweet and juicy Tommy Atkins varieties. Mangoes when they're ripe don't need much to bring out their flavor, but here are a few ways that I love to prepare them.
A simple Mango Blueberry salad on a bed of lettuce is a lovely accompaniment to my buttery, lemony Dutch Babies at breakfast time. Just peel and dice (a large dice) the mangoes and combine with an equal amount of fresh washed blueberries. Sprinkle with a little sugar. I find most recipes call for way more sugar than you need. Add lemon zest and a little bit of lemon juice and orange juice, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Another way to dress up mangoes for breakfast or dessert is layered into a muesli fruit parfait. The muesli is made the night before. Combine 1/4 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice. Add 3/4 cup of milk and 1 1/4 cups of rolled oats. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning it will have a thick pasty consistency. Chop strawberries, 2-3 large berries per person. Wash enough fresh blueberries for two small handfuls per person. Peel and dice one mango and then start to assemble. These look lovely in champagne flutes. Put a handful of the chopped strawberries in the bottom of each glass and layer a few of the blueberries, then a few chunks of mango. About half the glass should be filled. Put a spoonful of the muesli on top of the mangoes and a little whipped cream on top of that. Layer again starting with the strawberries and ending with the muesli. Top each with whipped cream and serve.
For a savory meal mangoes pair well with grilled chicken. I like to top grilled chicken with a mango salsa. Marinate 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in 2 Tbs. tamari sauce mixed with 2 Tbs. honey. Let it sit in a glass bowl while you prepare the salsa. Combine a peeled chopped mango with 2 Tbs. fresh squeezed lime juice, 2 Tbs. diced onions and 3 heaping teaspoons of ground coriander. Grill the chicken for 7 minutes or until done. We use wood lump charcoal with a handful of mesquite chips to give it a smoky flavor. Top with salsa.
Another great way to serve mangoes and chicken together is in a grilled mango chicken salad. Crush a large clove of garlic into a 1 quart Ziploc freezer bag. Add 1 tsp. of fresh squeezed lime juice and 1 tsp. of olive oil. Add 1/4-1/2 tsp. of ground cumin then put 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bag, seal and squish around to mix. Let the chicken marinate while you prepare a salad of mixed greens, red, yellow or orange diced peppers, cucumber and any other favorite fresh vegetables. Toss with a slightly sweet vinaigrette. I like to combine balsamic and raspberry vinegars and then add a little pomegranate juice and honey. Add just enough olive oil that the dressing emulsifies when whisked. Grill your chicken, slice it and top the salad with the chicken slices and peeled, sliced mango. Perfect for a hot summer night's supper.


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We have a two week check out time for general materials. New Adult Fiction, Videos, DVDs, and Music CDs may be checked out for one week. There is a 10 cents per day fine for each item overdue, not to exceed $3.00 per item. Videos may be checked out for free.
Renewals and reserves may be placed by phone or at the Circulation Desk. For inter-library loans, call the library or email Myra at email@example.com.
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During the summer, Treat Memorial Library offers a Children's Summer Reading Program. Children, as well as parents, are welcome to participate. We are encouraging families to sign up to read books together during the summer.
We have many special events and activities during this program, such as story and craft times, puzzle sheets and guessing games, and live entertainment. Everyone who successfully completes the program will receive a certificate, a prize packet, and be invited to the grand finale party.
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New Zealand Post, asks us to inform the designated operators of other Union member countries that Wellington has experienced, since 14 November 2016, torrential rain, region-wide flooding, and gale-force winds, leading to road closures across the region and further disruptions to road and rail transportation networks in the Greater Wellington region, compounding the disruptions to the postal delivery network in the region.
The affected areas have postcodes in the 5000–6999 range.
New Zealand Post thanks all member countries for their understanding; it will update designated operators via EmIS once the situation has returned to normal.


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I just added a plugin on WP repository but it seems like my readme.txt wasn't parsed correctly. I even ran it through the validator but on the plugin page it shows
Description text under all tabs -
Installation, Changelog, FAQ
Plugin - http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/facebook-like-thumbnail/ Readme.txt - http://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/facebook-like-thumbnail/tags/0.1/readme.txt
So did I do something wrong? Or readme file parser is to blame?